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Date:         Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:45:29 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: back heat removal.
Comments: To: appin@DISTRIBUTEL.NET
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In a message dated 4/11/2004 11:44:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
appin@DISTRIBUTEL.NET writes:


<< I then used a copper L fitting and attached the intake and exit lines
together. I have never had a leak and it gave me much more room. It will also
allow you to re-attach the heater ata a later date if you feel the need. Patrick >>


Patrick,


You would be better off closing each end with a cap. Connecting them the way
you have alllows the coolant to bypass the radiator. Water take the path of
least resistance. That L is a conveneint bridge for it to go. Plenty of talk
about this in the archives.


BenT
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